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EastEnders are kicking off 2015 in typically dramatic style: killing off a main character in a dramatic extended episode on New Year’s Day.

With the Christmas Carter revelations (which, by the way, take place in the best Christmas episode since 1986 in this writer’s humble opinion), you could be forgiven for expecting a quiet spell during the aftermath.

You couldn’t be more wrong. Ronnie and Charlie’s wedding arrives and Lucy’s murder mystery heats up big style, with the 65-minute episode culminating in a dramatic death.

EastEnders have a track record of executing big characters at New Year (Tiffany, Dennis, Pat: RIP guys).

So who will die in 2015’s first dispatch? I have a feeling it could be one of these…

Stan Carter

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We all know the Carter patriach is not long for this world as he is terminally ill. The Carters have had a devastating Christmas; is their New Year destined to be equally as heartbreaking?

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Peter Beale

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Chances are high that the death plot twist will be related to the Lucy murder story; after all Dominic Treadwell Collins promised a game-changing twist that would take the story in a whole new direction.

With Ben Hardy leaving (sob!) could he unmask the killer and pay a heavy price in the process?

Lauren Branning

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For similar reasons to Peter, Lauren could be at risk as she is currently knee-deep in the latest murder developments. Jac Jossa is leaving soon for maternity but could a cruel twist mean she won’t be coming back?

Emma Summerhayes

She’s been doing a lot of digging recently, which is a bit pesky for the local Albert Square killer.

Emma became convinced over the festive season that she has finally solved the mystery as new evidence reaches her. This would give her suspect a very big reason for wanting her silenced for good…

Dean Wicks

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It is no secret that Mick will unleash the darkest side we’ve ever seen to his character when he discovers that Dean raped Linda. Could a violent showdown between the pair go too far?

Nick Cotton

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Last year Ronnie Mitchell wanted rid of Carl White and he ended up dead. This year she wants rid of Nick. See where I’m going with this?

Alfie Moon

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Earlier in the year Twitter was rife with rumours that the year would end in a shock suicide concerning Alfie after his tough times. Shane Richie has said his character is central to stories next year but EastEnders have done red herrings before…

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Dot Branning

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They killed off Pat at New Year… would they be controversial enough to bump off another Walford legend too? With evil Nick around it’s possible. But we’d rather keep Dot in 2015 thank you very much!